Panjab University conducts the Panjab University Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (PU CET) for admission in various undergraduate courses. There are 188 colleges under its umbrella that grant admissions through the PU CET. Candidates can take the exam in various subject combinations, depending on the subject of their choice. The undergraduate courses offered by the university through PU CET are BSc. (Hons.) and B.Pharma programmes.

PU CET (UG) 2019 Eligibility Criteria

The prospectus of PU CET 2018 states the eligibility criteria as the candidates who have passed/appeared (up to the Academic Session 2016-2018) in the 10+2 Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi or

Its equivalent Examination conducted by a recognized Board/University/Council being eligible to appear in the PU – CET (U.G.) Entrance Test – 2018. The eligibility criteria are likely to be the same for the PU CET (UG) 2019.

Courses

Educational Qualifications

B.Pharm.

50% Marks in 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry and one of the following subject Biology/ Mathematics

Botany, Zoology

At least 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in 10+2

PU CET (UG) 2019 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

PU CET (UG) tests candidates on 10+1 and 10+2 level Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology (subject combination based on the courses). The exam is held offline (pen and paper mode).

Each section comprises of 60 multiple choice questions.

Candidates are given 70 minutes to solve each section.

Two marks are awarded for each correct response, with a penalty of 0.25 marks for incorrect answers.

The mode of examination is English only

PU CET (UG) 2019 Application Procedure

The PU CET (UG) 2019 application form will be released online

Candidates will be required to fill in preliminary details to generate the Bank Challan

The fees should be paid before the deadline

The remaining part of the form can be filled after the payment of the challan

The last part is the upload of scanned passport size photo and signatures

PU CET (UG) 2019 Application Fees

The application fee structure for various categories is as follows

Category

Fees

General

Rs. 2100

SC/ST/PWD

Rs. 1050

An application fee of Rs. 300 is applicable for Biology and Mathematics as an additional subject

The application fee is nonrefundable

PU CET (UG) 2019 Results and Merit List

The 10+ 2 exam carries 25% weightage in the preparation of the merit list.

PU CET percentile scores contribute to the remaining 75%.

The cut-off is usually 15% of the total marks (10% for Reserved Categories).

The CET percentile score (P) for the qualified candidates from the two streams (i) and (ii) will be calculated separately using the formula P= (N-R)N

where R is the rank of the candidate in the merit list of that stream and N is the total number of candidates appeared in that stream.

The total score obtained by the weighted percentile score and 10+2 score will form the basis of the merit list.

PU CET (UG) 2019 Counselling

The first round of online counseling for admission is in the 188 member colleges will commence from the first week of July 2019. The candidates will be allotted seats according to the position in the merit list, as well as their courses and institutions of preference.

The detailed counseling schedule will soon be available on the website, along with the release of the prospectus of PU CET 2019. The counseling can go up to four rounds, depending on the vacancy.

PU CET (UG) 2019 Crucial Reminders for the Candidates

The first unsaid rule is always not to forget to carry your admit cards. Entry in the exam hall is not permitted without producing admit cards on the day of the exam.

No change will be allowed after submitting the online form. The candidates should be extremely careful while filling in the details.

The use of a calculator is not allowed in any subject/paper

There has not been an official notification release for PU CET (UG) 2019 till now. But we have tried to compile the general trivia regarding the exam in the above article. We shall keep you updated on any recent announcement regarding the same. We have a very active comments section for any kind of questions that trouble you regarding the exam. We wish all the PU CET (UG) 2019 candidates best of luck.